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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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